Purchasing Director

BEWIT Natural Medicine, s.r.o. · Vollzeit

Ostrava, Tschechische Republik

How to Apply: Send us your resume to [email protected] and briefly answer the following questions: 1. What is the most significant result you have achieved in purchasing? 2. What experience do you have with international sourcing outside the EU? 3. What experience do you have leading people or coordinating a team? 4. What attracted you to BEWIT specifically? We are looking for a Purchasing Director who will lead a five-member team and continue developing BEWIT's purchasing operations in an international environment. You will be responsible for sourcing raw materials for in-house production, packaging materials, and finished goods, as well as collaborating with suppliers worldwide. Key responsibilities will include: - Creating and implementing purchasing strategy - Leading a five-member purchasing team - Identifying and evaluating new suppliers - Negotiating prices and commercial terms - Developing relationships with key suppliers - Ensuring material and goods availability with efficient inventory levels - Monitoring purchasing costs, prices, and global market conditions - Addressing supplier issues, disruptions, and complaints - Coordinating imports from third countries including transportation and customs processes What We're Looking For: - A person with proven results in strategic purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain management - Experience with international purchasing and foreign suppliers - Knowledge of third-country sourcing, international transportation, and customs processes - Strong negotiation and organizational skills - Experience leading people or potential for team leadership - Excellent English proficiency - Independence, responsibility, and commercial judgment Direct experience as a Purchasing Director is not required. What matters most are your proven results, ability to lead people, and willingness to take responsibility for the company's purchasing operations. What We Offer: - A key management role with direct impact on company operations - Direct reporting to the General Director - Leadership of a five-member team - Opportunity to influence purchasing strategy - International collaboration with suppliers worldwide - Support from a Czech company with in-house production - Competitive fixed salary and performance-based bonus component Work Location: This position requires on-site presence at our headquarters in Ostrava at least 3 days per week. In-person collaboration is important for team leadership and coordination with production, development, quality, warehouse, and logistics departments. The remaining 2 days can be worked remotely or in the field by mutual agreement. Business travel to suppliers and professional trade shows is also part of the position. We are looking for someone who can help us find quality and reliable sources, achieve favorable commercial terms, and further develop BEWIT's purchasing on an international scale.